House Pastoral Leader 1 day a week

Isbi; Henley-on-Thames; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Free lunches

On-site gym

Swimming pool access (summer months)

Job summary

Shiplake College is seeking a dedicated House Pastoral Leader to support the wellbeing and presentation of pupils within the House. The role requires a calm, empathetic, and organized individual who communicates well with pupils, parents and guardians and remains discreet in all matters.

The successful candidate will supervise daily care and provide a welcoming, supportive environment, with confidentiality and integrity at the core. Term-time only, Fridays 7:30–5, plus INSET; overtime available.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral or child welfare setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and guardians.
• Discretion, tact and diplomacy essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils and support their physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to high standards of pastoral care within the House.
• Liaise with Housemaster/mistress and staff to maintain wellbeing and presentation of pupils.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Empathy

Organisation

Reliability

Job description

This is a superb opportunity for an organised, empathetic and resourceful individual who has a passion for the wellbeing of young people. The House Pastoral Leader is a vital member of the pastoral team, led by the Housemaster/mistress.

The House Pastoral Leader assists with the smooth day-to-day running of the House and helps ensure the highest standards of pastoral care are in place. In this role, you will supervise and provide care for pupils, with responsibilities for the physical, social and emotional wellbeing and presentation of the pupils in your House.

The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with young people, their parents and guardians. They will be a good listener, reliable, warm and friendly in their disposition with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy. A flexible approach alongside a good sense of humour and an even temper dealing with all situations in a co-operative and sensitive manner are also fundamental to carrying out this role.

Confidentiality and integrity are key.

This is term-time only role working Fridays from 7.30 to 5pm, plus INSET of 1 day per annum in Skipwith House. There is an additional 4 weeks work available as paid overtime.

Shiplake College offers a beautiful working environment, supportive colleagues, a contributory pension scheme and excellent free lunches. Staff are encouraged to make use of the on-site gym facilities and open-air swimming pool, during the summer months, alongside the opportunity to make the most of our riverside location.

Please visit our website to learn more about the College, our community and our values.

Closing Date: 10am on Wednesday 4 November 2026

Interviews will be held the following week